Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers was injured in the first half of the game. The Bears won 27-20.

Nov. 5, 2013
12:49 p.m.

No final reports have been given, but ESPN's Adam Schefter is reported earlier today that Aaron Rodgers could be sidelined about three weeks.

According to Schefter, initial tests showed a small fracture in Rodgers' collarbone. But he also said the Packers won't give a final announcement until Rodgers undergoes more testing today.

Later, ESPN's Rob Demovsky confirmed that it is a broken collarbone and that it's "going to be a little while before he returns."

If the reports are true, then he would return in time for the Thanksgiving game at Detroit.

Prior to last night's injury, it looked like the only really challenging games on the Packers' schedule were that game in Detroit, the game at Dallas on Dec. 15 and the regular season finale at Chicago.

And prior to last night, I expected a split with Chicago and a split with the Lions that would result in a 12-4 record.

Now, depending on how long Rodgers is out for, the playoffs may be jeopardy.

With a full week of practice, Seneca Wallace will be a much-improved and much more confident player. But with T,J. Lang dealing with a concussion, the offensive line may be an issue. And with the suddenly high-flying Eagles up next, it will likely require the Packers to win a shootout, which I don't think they can at this stage.

Then it's the Giants and the Vikings. The Giants give some cause for concern, the Vikings do not.

If Rodgers does come back at that point, the Lions game becomes more winnable. But it's still in their house.

If Rodgers does come back at that point, I would predict between a 10-6 and 11-5 record, which is fine. If he's out longer than that and Green Bay drops to 9-7, they won't win the NFC North and the wild cards will likely go to two of the following: Seattle, San Francisco, Detroit, Chicago or Carolina.